Original pressing, now deleted.
 
The debut album from the alluring soulful Celeste. The 25-year-old British-Jamaican, who grew up in Brighton, started singing around 10 years ago when she was inspired by hearing Elton John's 'Your Song'.
 
She showcases a melting pot of influences ranging from soulful greats Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton etc to the cosmic sounds of jazz experimentalists Kamasi Washington, Thelonious Monk, Sun-Ra and Alice Coltrane, via the raw urgency of Amy Winehouse’s early releases. The soul-drenched songs match her raw, expressive vocal tone that cascade the listening ears like hot butter over a fresh slice.
 
Tracklist
A
1. Ideal Woman
2. Tell Me Something I Don't Know
3. Not Your Muse
4. Beloved
B
1. The Promise
2. Love Is Back
3. A Kiss
4. Some Goodbyes Come With Hellos
 
Polydor - 0881443